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12/24/08
Trove, a unique home style outlet in Berkeley’s Gilman Village, holds a sale of 10% off everything in the store after Christmas from December 26th through January 4th. Trove is well known for their designer furnishings and home décor at fantastic prices. They’ve received a new shipment of pieces San Francisco designer Shawna Stoney pieces (pictured is Lime Shell Ridica, originally $1,000, marked down to $506).
Trove, 1310 10th St., Berkeley (510) 525-7991, www.trovehome.com.
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12/23/08
Everyone knows that parking and driving in downtown Walnut Creek is a nightmare, especially this time of year. Living close to town, my solution to traffic is often the free Downtown Trolley. By now you’ve seen it, the cable-car styled green trolley reminding you that "It's Free." But, have you considered riding it? The trolley loops daily around Walnut Creek, down California and Locust streets to Kaiser Hospital, through Broadway Plaza, and up Main street to the BART station. Running every 15 minutes, it can easily take you from Broadway Plaza to Target in less than 10 minutes. It's convenient and runs frequently, plus it saves the headache of dealing with downtown traffic. Through December 31st, the trolley’s hours have been extended until 10pm....
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12/22/08
Spitz Jewelers have been part of the retail community for a long time—60 years—and are making an effor to give back to the community and their customers with a big sale this month. Shoppers will find many a deal—up to 50% off—during Spitz's December Reinvent Your Jewelry Remount Sale, and a portion of all proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital Oakland. Gotta like that!
Spitz Jewelers, City Center Oakland, 501 14th Street, #140, Oakland, (510) 350-5101; 1333 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 932-8877, www.spitzjewelers.com.
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12/20/08
Oakland-based graphic t-shirt designer fiftyseven-thirtythree hosts a Christmas party and warehouse sale on Saturday, December 20, with 30% to 60% off retail prices.
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12/18/08
Two kid's clothes stores in Broadway Plaza are having big sales this weekend: Gymboree and Janie and Jack are each offering 25% off entire purchase sales through December 22. More Broadway Plaza info here.
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12/15/08
The shopping season is in full force in downtown Walnut Creek, as holiday shoppers work their way from store to store, trying to get the best sales of the year. Home and decor store Filthy Gorgeous on North Main St. is extending its recent exclusive-to-e-mail-subscribers sale to Diablo readers through Thursday, December 18. Mention that you read about the sale on Diablomag.com, and you'll receive 20% off of the store's everyday products and 30% off of holiday merchandise.
Filthy Gorgeous, 1329A North Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 210-1500.
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12/10/08
We just got the scoop on the new item Hush boutique is putting on eBay
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12/10/08
FiveTen Studio in Oakland recently began their Bailout Exhibit, running through December 30th. There will be artwork by Judy Wu, Roberto Miguel, Cameron Kelly, Githinji Wa Mbire, and more. There is also going to be a reception this Saturday, Dec. 16th from 6-9pm at the studio. If you haven’t been to FiveTen, you need to give it a visit – the gallery specializes in showcasing modern, funky pieces, be it furniture for a trendy loft or simply art to display in your home. Whether you're shopping or just eyeing the art, this studio makes for an interesting outing. FiveTen Studio, 831 Broadway, Oakland, (510) 451-9900, fivetenstudio.com
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12/08/08
Already feeling guilty about all that wrapping paper that’ll be piled up Christmas day? The folks at Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza are offering a way to ease your eco-conscience with their new “Give Green” Gift Card program. With each gift card that is purchased, valid at any of Broadway Plaza’s retail stores, $0.70 is contributed to American Forests, a nonprofit citizen conservation organization dedicated to growing healthier forest ecosystems. The program is a partnership between American Express and Broadway’s parent company Macerich, which has committed to contributing at least $100,000 to the program through its 65 retail properties across the country. Give Green gift...
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12/04/08
There's a cool friends and family sale at the Walnut Creek Kate Spade store, starting today and running through Monday, December 8—30% off if you give the promotional code HOLKSFF08. Stop by after 6 p.m. tonight and they will be serving free hot chocolates and Italian sodas as part of the Broadway Plaza tree lighting event. Kate Spade, Space 34C, 1245 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, (925) 934-5893, www.katespade.com. If you plan on shopping in the store, make sure to click the coupon below, print, and bring it with you!
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